I'll try to spearhead this, but I can't do any artwork stuff.Quote:
Originally Posted by MSHardeman
For speed, maybe we just re-use one of the great designs from the past with the correct year of course??
Thoughts???
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I'll try to spearhead this, but I can't do any artwork stuff.Quote:
Originally Posted by MSHardeman
For speed, maybe we just re-use one of the great designs from the past with the correct year of course??
Thoughts???
Yeah, I know... I'm late... BUT I DID IT :)
I booked a room from Saturday (14th) to Saturday (21st). I really wanted a chance to meet and see as much as possible this time. I'm staying 2 blocks down from the Apache at The Virginian. So, I'm assuming we will be able to hang out in the parking lot at Apache? Is that the gathering place even for those staying elsewhere? Either way, I'm there WOOHOOOOO. It's almost 1600 miles one way for me and I'm on very fixed income but I have been seriously planning and saving for this trip for about 8 months. I'll be bringing some items that were purchased and of course I'll have some of my family's BBQ with me again :)
I'm so freakin excited ... I can't wait!!! Everyone that I met last time might have to do a double-take, I've gained about 40lbs but I can still fit in the VX lol....
Oh yeah, so anyone that wants to caravan I'm interested. I'm coming from Kentucky and will be driving on I-70 west all the way to Moab. I will arrive on Sat 5-14 so my travel will be on Friday and Saturday. PM me or find me on FB (Tyler Ramage) to discuss meeting up.
Ty- I think you mean you'll arrive 5/14....not 5/21....Quote:
Originally Posted by tysamigo
I'll be on the same schedule, won't meet up with I-70 until Denver though, staying there Friday night. On Saturday if things are going well I am thinking of diverting at Clifton and taking the Gateway CO to Castleton road in to Moab.
Anybody want a Trooper t-case skid plate? I have one that someone sent me a while back, but it is for an auto trans and my Trooper is a manual so I never used it. I can bring it to Moab, no charge.
Thank you, I edited the post.Quote:
Originally Posted by VX KATTy- I think you mean you'll arrive 5/14....not 5/21....Quote:
Originally Posted by tysamigo
Yes I'm interested if it fits the VX. I don't know much about skid plates. Will this fit our VX?Quote:
Originally Posted by BigSwede
I have one on mine that I got from VX Kat. Needs some slight mod to one of the bolt holes but nothing major.Quote:
Originally Posted by tysamigo
and I had it mounted without the mod MileHigh referred to, I just used the 3 bolts that lined up, left 4th empty. Tyler I'd def grab this plate so you don't have to go to junk yards and pull one yourself.
Thank you for the heads up, I'm gonna grab it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mile High VXI have one on mine that I got from VX Kat. Needs some slight mod to one of the bolt holes but nothing major.Quote:
Originally Posted by tysamigo
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Originally Posted by BigSwede
I'll take it. Thank you very much!
Ignore, posted in wrong place, cant figure out how to delete, only edit.
Finally making one of these after 5 years of trying!
Taking my 2001 Keiser all the way up from south Louisiana. Staying at the Apache as well! Can't wait to meet everyone!
-Mike C
Alrighty then, I'll drag it along. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by tysamigoQuote:
Originally Posted by BigSwede
I'll take it. Thank you very much!
That is the way we are going to go from Denver, we plan to leave on Friday morning but may leave on Saturday if you guys want to get together we can all take the Gateway trail in to Moab.Quote:
Originally Posted by BigSwede
Sounds good to me. Usually Saturday is a leisurely departure since it is only 6 hours to Moab, but I'm thinking of leaving earlier to allow for the 27 miles of dirt road.
I usually stay at the Motel 6 at I-70 and Kipling, have breakfast at Dennys and head on into the mountains.
Cool, we can meet you at your Motel if we leave on Saturday which is likely at this point.
You are absolutely welcome to convoy...but I wouldn't put off a day in Moab to do so. Your call. :)
I will let you know if we are leaving Friday or Saturday, it all depends on getting the VXs ready, we have a lot of things that need done before we leave.
ok, i have to go this year... missed 1.5 year... haha probably still take my trooper down, my VX still sitting at the same spot after 1.5 year since i bought it... havent have time to fix it up.
Looks like we might have a bigger crowd than last year, I hope the weather is better than last year.
Good news, the UTV convention (called Rally on the Rocks I think) is May 10-14, so that horde of UTVs will clear out early in the week. Nice.
Thats awesome... I'm about out of Mosquito spray !!
Great news Steve :)
jo
Kevin and I are planning to meet Joe Darlington in Grand Junction on Saturday so we can take the gateway trail into Moab if anyone wants to join us. We are not sure what time we are meeting yet I will post a time when we know or PM and we can exchange numbers if you don't already have Joe's or mine.
Steve and Dave or anyone else if you want we can meet you guys too if you want to take this route, it is easy but a nice drive off the highway. http://www.traildamage.com/trails/index.php?id=356
Yeah I am planning on trying it. We will be coming from Denver though, so won't be to GJ until roughly 1-2 PM I am guessing... I've actually got a cell number for Joe D from many years ago, dunno if it is good anymore.
I think 1-2 might be about right if you want we can try and meet in Denver for the ride up GJ if we are all ready to go around the same time.
Sounds like a fun trail you guys! We get in Saturday, late afternoon. See ya'll then!
I'm thinking breakfast at Dennys (nextdoor to the hotel) at 9930 W. 49th Ave. Wheatridge, CO 80033 at about 7:30 AM...
Mike C, what is your route plan as it pertains to (or doesn't) DFW?
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Originally Posted by mcaramb@rocketmail.com
If anyone will be passing by the Ogden UT area this weekend, hit me up! As of Monday, I'll be leaving on uncle sam's prerogative.
it's the same Idaho number...
So...as a total NEWB to 'Zu Zoo and "wheeling", I have some questions I hope y'all will tolerate.
1. How does this work in general? Is there a predetermined daily schedule or more like a breakfast meet-up every day to decide what trails to hit? I'll be basing the rig at the KOA 4 miles south of town (unless I can finagle a deal with the hotel to use their parking lot & lobby!), so I'll need to know where to go or how to stay in touch. I'm open to adding some numbers to my cell if anyone wants to PM me.
2. Does the Zoo include venturing into both Arches AND Canyonlands National Parks? Does it include either?!?
3. Any general tips on what to bring fo' sho'? Things that a person might not normally bring along for basic camping (sun protection, bug spray, food & water...gas & oil)
Thanks...I'm super excited to make this event and see some great stuff along the way & back. Time to get #earthboundtravel on another adventure!!!
I have a reservation close to Apache for Saturday night (5-14). Are you all planning on arriving in Moab on Sat night? If so, then I think I would like to join you all on this trail :)Quote:
Originally Posted by CatFish
Tyler
Also, plan on bringing a lunch/food/drink with you when you leave in the morning. There's a supermarket down the street and lots of peeps buy like a hoagie/hero/sub sandwhich there. It probably goes without saying, but BRING LOTS OF WATER! (And bring plenty of oil for your VX too.)Quote:
Originally Posted by duhgbert
It's a very relaxed, informal, jovial group of people with lots of fun and laughing. Some bring some food to eat in the evening, but usually a few people group up and go to dinner somewhere together..."Milt's" is famous for it's great burgers, and there's all kinds of other places. Pizza and Italian are 2 of our group favs, and we usually go with a group.
Thanks so much VX KAT...that helps a lot. I was planning a grand trip of the National Parks around a training in Vegas. I couldn't do it because the remanufactured engine I had to install didn't even make it to Austin and back. Engine #3 seems to be fine, but we're going to do the oil and see if there are metal flakes again.
I own a travel agency and it's the 100th anniversary of the National Parks system. 'Zu Zoo looks awesome, but I can't imagine not hitting those two while we're right between them (I'm getting Mesa Verde in along the way from Dallas,too...then Monument Valley on the drive home).
It doesn't seem like many (any?) others are backcountry capable or willing, but there is a 100 mile loop in Canyonlands called White Rim Road, with the ability for "high clearance 4-wheel drive" vehicles to drive down Lathrop Canyon to the shores of the Colorado.
I'm probably looking at blending things like that and some Arches driving/hiking with 'Zu Zoo events first. That way y'all can teach me how to drive this beast 1/2 as good as it's previous owner Ryan did at Uwharrie! :)
I'm pretty sure White Rim is the name I couldn't recall, it's the one they camp overnight. BigSwede would know for sure, he's done it many times.
ABSOLUTELY plan on doing Arches and Canyonlands...I answered the question if the ZuZoo peeps do a trail there......no trail in Arches, and I explained the Canyonlands trail. There's plenty of time for you to go visit them however.
Arches is only about a 2 hour drive through, if you don't stop to go hiking etc....just to give you some perspective and time planning.
Canyonlands is much larger.
Backcountry capable or willing??? Most attendees are there for the wheeling. Many have been there many times, so they've already seen the sites, but noobes almost always visit the N.P.s
Absolutely do Monument Valley! It's one of the most majestic places I've ever seen. We lived in Plano for many years and loved going to Big Bend frequently....too bad many people don't visit it because it's so far from everything....that made it even better for us! We'd stay in Alpine for a night and some other great towns along the way.
....but when we moved to AZ in '08, and first drove through Monument Valley, OMG, it's gorgeous and amazing! Lucky for me, we have to go through Monument Valley on the way to/from Moab! Double score! We're leaving for home Thursday, if that overlaps with your plans, maybe we can caravan to Monument Valley. :thumbup:
One thing I forgot to mention...usually in the evening there's some wrenching going on :_wrench: ...whether it's new mods, repairs, upgrades or changes...:smack:
Uwharrie and Moab are vastly different terrains, so you'll get to experience something that's found almost no where else! Slickrock!
You're going to have a fantastic trip, no doubt about it! :_steering
The big question is....
Who's got Monkieee Night Blender sports covered...
..... and I propose a 2nd annual "Thrift Store Gala"
For those new to these shenanigans , Monkieee night is Milk Shakes avec Rum.. and is DANGEROUS !!
...and the "Thrift Store gala" is a formal (cough cough ahem..) "Stoop" night of revelry...
..with all Zu'ites attired in a max of $10 of thrift store finery ... receipts will be scrutinized !!
Cheers !
Jo
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MOAB
Thought I'd post several different MOAB prep lists.
Some stuff is for wheeling & recovery, some for plain emergency, and some info just for info.
MOAB PREP LISTS:
1) http://www.vehicross.info/showthread...ight=MOAB+LIST
2) http://www.vehicross.info/showthread...=moab+cb+radio
3) http://www.vehicross.info/showthread...ht=moab%20prep
TRAIL ETIQUETTE
Trail Etiquette
ALWAYS One of the most common and most commonly broken rules on any trail ride is to always keep the vehicle that is behind you in your rear view mirror. In this way, the group will always be together -- if the person behind you slows down, you should slow down, and this will cause a chain reaction to the whole group. This is especially important at trail intersections. If you lose sight of the vehicle in front of you, let the driver know to slow down -- another great reason to have a CB. This in turn will work its way up to the trail leader and no one will get lost. Do not follow too closely either, especially while going UPHILL. The truck in front may need to roll back to take a different line. When you make it up over an obstacle, you need to wait for the next vehicle in line to make it, so if a strap is needed you can assist. If those below you can't see over the top of an obstacle, let them know when it's clear at the top.
SHACKLES, TOW STRAPS, TOW EQUIPMENT:
http://www.vehicross.info/showthread...ecovery-Setups
PICS OF WHERE SHACKLES/D-RINGS/CLEVIS HOOKS GO:
http://www.vehicross.info/showthread...355#post184355
SOME GOOD/GENERAL INFO
http://www.4x4wire.com/isuzu/trails/moabzu5/
http://www.4x4wire.com/isuzu/trails/moabprep/
http://www.4x4wire.com/trail/technique/spotting99/
YES! You won't regret it! Definitely something to experience at least once.
KEEP IN MIND: You DO NOT have to tear up your truck to have a ton of fun. Some of the gang go on the crazy trails, some of us more sane individuals (well, that's debatable)...but I digress....some of us go on great trails, with some great rocks, ledges, and the scenery is magnificent.
MANY 1st timers (incl me) went totally stock and did fine. On the Tuesday of the week, we used to go on the "VX Only Run"...but it's now kind of been renamed the "Zu's" only and it's always a trail a total stocker can handle.
My VX was not lifted but did upsize the tires a bit, gained about 1" - 1 1/4" height...and wow, did that little inch make a difference!
BTW, can you tell we have a lot of good fun and laughs while hanging with the gang on the stoop?........
If you come, you can do as little or as much as you want! There's often an "open seat" in somebody's rig that you're welcome to ride along!
White Rim is a wonderful trail and camping experience, but camping is by permit only. Worth a check because there can be cancellations, but you generally have to get a permit months in advance. The trail is roughly 100 miles long, and can be run in a day but then you won't have time to stop and enjoy the overlooks and side trails and hikes. And yes, no dogs allowed. There are doggy daycares in town.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y40...l/IMGP0846.jpg
One alternative is to head up to Island in the Sky, then divert off to the Shafer trail and go down the famous switchbacks. Then you can do a portion of White Rim to Lathrop Canyon, which is a fun little run down a wash to the river...although the view at the river isn't all that much due to the tamarisk. You can also stop at Mussleman Arch and walk across it. Then head back toward town on Potash Road along the river, maybe going up Long Canyon if you have time.
Get the Charles Wells Moab trails guidebook if you don't have it.
Now, as to Arches, turns out there is a 4x4 trail there, I noticed it on a map and a few of us did it last year. It doesn't have a name, but it is pretty fun actually, and of course includes a couple of arches along the way. This is Tower Arch:
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y40...h/P1020782.jpg
Big thanks BigSwede!! I knew you'd know all this good info!!